Market Overview:
The global ready-to-eat cereals market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for convenience foods and rising disposable incomes. In terms of type, the pure cereals segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period, followed by composite cereals. The supermarkets/hypermarkets segment is expected to account for a major share of the global ready-to-eat cereals market in 2018, followed by grocery stores and online stores. North America is estimated to be the largest regional market for ready-to-eat cereals in 2018, while Asia Pacific is projected to witness highest growth rate during the forecast period.
Product Definition:
Ready-to-eat cereals are cereal grains that have been processed and prepped so that they are ready to eat without any additional preparation. Many people like to eat ready-to-eat cereals for breakfast because they are a quick and convenient way to get some nutrients into your body first thing in the morning.
Pure Cereals:
Pure cereals are those products that contain only wheat, rice, maize (corn), and barley as primary ingredients. These ingredients are processed in such a way that they remain whole and unprocessed. The manufacturing process of these products does not include any additional ingredient except for the aforementioned four grains.
The global pure cereals market was valued at USD 53 billion in 2014.
Composite Cereals:
Composite cereals are a combination of wheat and other grains. They are produced by processing whole grain ingredients through extrusion followed by an additional process such as coating or germinating the extruded product. The finished products have better shelf life compared to conventional cereals owing to the addition of preservatives in them.
Application Insights:
The Ready-to-eat cereals were majorly consumed in the form of packaged products in hypermarkets and supermarkets, accounting for over 75% of the total market revenue in 2017. The segment is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period owing to increasing consumer disposable income levels coupled with rising per capita consumption of packaged food items.
The convenience stores are estimated to be one of the fastest growing segments during the forecast period owing to increased product innovation by companies including General Mills, Kellogg Co., Post Foods Inc., etc.
Regional Analysis:
Europe was the largest market for ready-to-eat cereals, accounting for more than 35.0% of global revenue in 2017. The region is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period owing to high demand from countries such as U.K., Germany, and France among others. North America is projected to be a promising regional market with increasing demand from countries such as U.S.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to growing health concerns coupled with rising disposable income especially in developing economies including China.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing urbanization and changing lifestyles: The Ready-to-eat Cereals market is expected to grow due to the increasing trend of urbanization and changing lifestyles. This is because ready-to-eat cereals are convenient, healthy, and affordable options for breakfast or snacks.
- Rising demand for convenience foods: There is a rising demand for convenience foods due to the hectic lifestyle of consumers. Ready-to-eat cereals are easy to prepare and do not require any cooking time, which makes them a convenient option for busy people.
- Growing awareness about the health benefits of ready-to-eat cereals: There is growing awareness among consumers about the health benefits of consuming readymade breakfast cereal products such as weight loss, improved digestion, etc. This is driving demand for these products in developed as well as developing countries across the globe.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Ready-to-eat Cereals Market Research Report
By Type
Pure Cereals, Composite Cereals
By Application
Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Grocery Stores, Online Stores
By Companies
General Mills, Quaker, Nestle, Kellogg’s, Bob’s Red Mill, Nature’s Path Foods, Post Holdings, Weetabix, Gold Kili, Seamild, Unisoy, Marico, Super Group, Galam, Pure Traditions, B&G Foods, McKee Foods, Jordans Dorset Ryvita
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
193
Number of Tables & Figures
136
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Ready-to-eat Cereals Market Report Segments:
The global Ready-to-eat Cereals market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Pure Cereals, Composite Cereals
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Grocery Stores, Online Stores
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- General Mills
- Quaker
- Nestle
- Kellogg’s
- Bob’s Red Mill
- Nature’s Path Foods
- Post Holdings
- Weetabix
- Gold Kili
- Seamild
- Unisoy
- Marico
- Super Group
- Galam
- Pure Traditions
- B&G Foods
- McKee Foods
- Jordans Dorset Ryvita
Highlights of The Ready-to-eat Cereals Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Pure Cereals
- Composite Cereals
- By Application:
- Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- Grocery Stores
- Online Stores
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Ready-to-eat Cereals Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Ready-to-eat cereals are packaged foods that have been prepped and ready to eat. They can be eaten cold or heated, and often come in a variety of flavors.
Some of the major players in the ready-to-eat cereals market are General Mills, Quaker, Nestle, Kellogg’s, Bob’s Red Mill, Nature’s Path Foods, Post Holdings, Weetabix, Gold Kili, Seamild, Unisoy, Marico, Super Group, Galam, Pure Traditions, B&G Foods, McKee Foods, Jordans Dorset Ryvita.
The ready-to-eat cereals market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Ready-to-eat Cereals Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Ready-to-eat Cereals Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Ready-to-eat Cereals Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Ready-to-eat Cereals Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Ready-to-eat Cereals Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Ready-to-eat Cereals Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Ready-to-eat Cereals Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Pure Cereals
5.2.2 Composite Cereals
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
6.2.2 Grocery Stores
6.2.3 Online Stores
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Ready-to-eat Cereals Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Ready-to-eat Cereals Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Pure Cereals
9.6.2 Composite Cereals
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
9.10.2 Grocery Stores
9.10.3 Online Stores
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Pure Cereals
10.6.2 Composite Cereals
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
10.10.2 Grocery Stores
10.10.3 Online Stores
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Pure Cereals
11.6.2 Composite Cereals
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
11.10.2 Grocery Stores
11.10.3 Online Stores
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Pure Cereals
12.6.2 Composite Cereals
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
12.10.2 Grocery Stores
12.10.3 Online Stores
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Pure Cereals
13.6.2 Composite Cereals
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
13.10.2 Grocery Stores
13.10.3 Online Stores
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Ready-to-eat Cereals Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Ready-to-eat Cereals Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 General Mills
14.3.2 Quaker
14.3.3 Nestle
14.3.4 Kellogg’s
14.3.5 Bob’s Red Mill
14.3.6 Nature’s Path Foods
14.3.7 Post Holdings
14.3.8 Weetabix
14.3.9 Gold Kili
14.3.10 Seamild
14.3.11 Unisoy
14.3.12 Marico
14.3.13 Super Group
14.3.14 Galam
14.3.15 Pure Traditions
14.3.16 B&G Foods
14.3.17 McKee Foods
14.3.18 Jordans Dorset Ryvita
